22:02:55
Now… the massive one
In order that’s the undercard achieved and dusted, which implies we’ve got just one to go – one of many greatest light-heavyweight fights of all time, with all 4 175lbs belts on the road. Artur Beterbiev v Dmitrii Bivol. Right here we go.
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21:58:08
Prime 10 for Wardley
Fabio Wardley’s promoter Frank Warren has set his sights on a high 10 opponent for the Ipswich man subsequent earlier than an assault on the world heavyweight title.
He mentioned: “He’s a harmful man and a strong man. I perceive Frazer has fractured his cheekbone. He was out on his toes.
“Fabio has introduced himself in a giant manner on the world stage. He’s an thrilling addition to that stage. We’re going to get some thrilling fights.
“I believe he’s able to tackle folks within the high 10 now. His previous few fights he’s boxed extraordinarily properly. He confirmed thepower tonight and now he wants that win towards somebody within the high 10 that may set him up for that huge combat. He’s definitely able to combating for the world title.”
21:51:53
Who would you need Wardley to combat subsequent?
There isn’t any apparent path to the world champions but, so who would you prefer to see him in towards subsequent? Become involved on Twitter @boxingnewsED. Joseph Parker? Moses Itauma? Otto Wallin? Or another person.
21:41:46
Fabio Wardley KO 1 Frazer Clarke
It was an enormous proper hand which landed on the aspect of Clarke’s face which ended this combat at an official time of two:28 of spherical one. Like he mentioned in an interview with Boxing Information earlier this month, he appears to be like like he’s the subsequent one up within the heavyweight division.
21:39:29
Who’s subsequent?
After making it look simple towards Frazer Clarke, Wardley speaks:
“I’ve mentioned I’ve obtained dynamite energy in every hand I at all times is aware of if I damage somebody I can eliminate them. I went into that first combat with a whole lot of background stuff, a few losses, however we obtained them fastened up and we obtained the sport plan proper. We put it collectively and executed it on the night time.”
When requested who he needs subsequent, he mentioned: “It’s an important query. I would like belts, I would like titles, I would like those that say world on them. Whoever is searching them as properly, we should meet again right here.”
21:29:48
IT’S ALL OVER!
Fabio Wardley stops Frazer Clarke in spherical one! An enormous proper palms sends Clarke spinning backwards and, after delivery extra enormous haymakers to go and physique, he’s pressured to take a knee within the nook. But it surely shortly turns into obvious that he’s in a extremely unhealthy manner, with a dent on the aspect of his head and his jaw seemingly misaligned.
That’s some assertion from Wardley.
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21:22:24
Swiftly adopted by…
…the champion, Fabio Wardley, who’s round 30lbs lighter than Clarke. If the primary combat is something to go by, this one goes to be violent.
21:18:47
Proper that’s sufficient of that – it’s heavyweight time
Right here comes Frazer Clarke forward of his second successive problem for Fabio Wardley’s British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. It’s somewhat over a six months since their drawn traditional on the o2 Enviornment – can we discover a winner tonight?
21:10:32
Engine breaking
Somewhat break in proceedings right here as Turki Al-Alshikh presses a giant pink button to see which member of the viewers has received a Mercedes. She appears to be like completely buzzing to be honest. I totally count on the identical at York Corridor subsequent week.
21:03:14
What subsequent for Opetaia?
With Chris Billam-Smith and Gilberto Ramirez about to fulfill in a unification of the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles subsequent month, does Jai Opetaia need the winner?
He mentioned: “I’m hoping that comes, man. Turki Al-Alshikh, thanks to creating these occasions occur. Whoever he tells me to beat is who I’ll beat.”
21:00:04
Jai Opetaia TKO 6 Jack Massey
The official time of the stoppage is 02:00 of spherical six, as Jack Massey’s nook pulls him out after nearly complete domination from Jai Opetaia.
The champion mentioned: “I felt good. We’ve had so many ups and downs in coaching camp however we stayed staunch and obtained the win. We’re pushing ourselves within the trenches mentally and bodily.”
20:56:15
It’s throughout!
With Opetaia turning the screw, Jack Massey’s coach Joe Gallagher makes the decision to throw within the towel and finish the punishment. An excellent choice from an skilled coach. That was a sensational efficiency from the champion.
20:52:01
Massey marking up
That is beginning to flip into a really painful night time for Jack Massey, who’s marking up beneath this hearth from Opetaia. Let’s not neglect the Englishman went the gap with Joseph Parker at heavyweight 18 months in the past however he’s getting pieced up right here. Into the sixth we go.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Jai Opetaia v Jack Massey, IBF Cruiserweight World Title
12 October 2024
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20:49:16
Via the gears
Opetaia continues to choose up the tempo within the fourth and begins to search for a lead uppercut, straight left mixture, which will get by means of a few instances. Massey has some success with a jab however Opetaia doesn’t flinch. His dad tells him within the nook: “Now it’s time to counter the counter.”
20:45:31
Three down…
Massey simply beginning to let his palms go somewhat extra within the third and lands with a left hook, proper hand combo. But it surely solely serves to fireside up Opetaia, who appears to be like to be placing a bit extra onto these photographs now. Massey must have success on the counter or that is going to get ugly.
20:40:25
Extra of the identical
This has been an excellent efficiency from Opetaia by means of two rounds. It’s beginning to flip into goal apply for him, with Massey struggling to muster something of be aware in response. That is Opetaia’s first combat again along with his dad as head coach for practically three years – and it’s going properly thus far.
20:35:09
The champion straight into enterprise
Southpaw Opetaia is eager to dominate from the centre of the ring, with Massey spending many of the first spherical circling the ring. Opetaia has already discovered a house for his left hand to each head and physique towards his orthodox opponent.
20:28:49
They’re not messing about tonight…
Challenger Jack Massey is already within the ring and now right here comes the IBF cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia on his ringwalk. This one is scheduled for 12.
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20:17:13
Eubank and Benn go at it…
Chris Eubank Jr mentioned: “I used to be having enjoyable in there. I might’ve completed the combat within the first spherical however its been a 12 months out of the ring and I wished to get that ring rust off. I had enjoyable in there, I labored on issues and prepare for the massive combat that’s developing subsequent.
“Talking of simple work, look who we’ve obtained right here child. That is the combat everybody needs to see. I would like you subsequent.”
Benn replied: “I’m so scared, oooh. After that efficiency you suppose I’m fearful?”
CEJ: “I used to be having enjoyable in there, I obtained reduce by a headbutt it’s nothing.”
CB: “I’m not fearful, I’ll leap up two weight divisions to combat you. You suppose you may beat me off the again of that? On my worst day.”
CEJ: “You reek of worry. When you signal the contract then we’ll see what occurs. Let’s get it achieved.”
20:12:55
Eubank W TKO R7…
Official time of the stoppage is 1:50 of spherical quantity seven. A stable night time’s work for the Brighton middleweight, who drops Szeremeta 4 instances earlier than the stoppage. Appears to be like like it will likely be Conor Benn subsequent, then.
20:09:00
No he can’t…
Eubank downs Szeremeta for the fourth time and the referee decides sufficient is sufficient. Eubank secures the twenty fifth stoppage victory of his profession. And earlier than they’ll even formally announce the outcome, Conor Benn is within the ring confronting Eubank.
20:08:12
And once more!
Third knockdown for Eubank inside a minute of the seventh. Can Szeremeta grasp in there?
20:05:42
Down goes Szeremeta!
Huge proper hand from Eubank Jr lands on the button to ship Szeremeta down closely. It was a beautiful proper hand to the physique which set it up earlier than one excessive sends the Pole down for a second time. He’s miles behind now.
19:55:20
Higher hand for Eubank’s uppercuts
The Eubank uppercuts are working properly however a reduce of some description has opened up. Szeremeta has landed a good few rights however he simply can’t punch onerous sufficient.
Conor Benn is hanging round at ringside, ready for the winner. Think about the banter if Kamil pulls it off. Not trying possible in the meanwhile. Eubank’s jab is discovering the goal each time.
19:46:49
Down goes Szeremeta in spherical one
He may properly add his identify to the listing! Barely a minute gone and a one-two has Szeremeta all at sea after a depend. Eubank appears to be like sharp. His head motion is on level as properly.
Szeremeta regroups properly sufficient to land a heavy shot of his personal on the finish of the opening spherical. Good begin right here.
19:41:20
Eubank Jr combating Szeremeta
The IBO middleweight title is on the road right here as Chris Eubank prepares to fulfill Poland’s Kamil Szeremeta. Solely the most important bangers, Golovkin and Munguia, have made mincemeat of Kamil. Can Chris add his identify to that listing?
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19:27:49
Nifty Nicolson dances her solution to victory
Skye Nicolson wins by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 (twice). Amanda Serrano’s identify is talked about, however would she transfer again down in weight to entertain such a combat? Baumgardner’s identify can be within the mix-up.
Nicolson was bang on kind there. Raven Chapman’s first rate begin evaporated because the champ took over. Spherical after spherical, utilizing the southpaw keep on with dictate, transferring backward and forward, it was methodical and efficient.
19:08:23
Rhythm of the Skye
The commentary crew are spot on as we attain the midway level. Nicolson has discovered her snug zone and received’t let Chapman in to play. Beautiful work from the Aussie who’s at a pleasant distance.
18:58:46
Flying Skye excessive towards Raven
The following fighters are within the ring, as Skye Nicolson defends her WBC crown towards Raven Chapman. These rounds are going by so shortly that I can barely sort quick sufficient.
Simply ending up spherical two and Chapman’s motion has triggered just a few points. Eddie Lam and Bradley Skeete in Skye’s nook. She is an efficient mover and it’s as much as Raven to sluggish her down. Chapman switches stances mid-throw. Her unorthodox nature is working to her benefit.
18:50:33
Ben over the ropes
Right here’s a snap of the 2 lads over and out.
18:44:01
No winner as Whittaker wheeled off
Ben Whittaker has left the ring and he’s off in a wheelchair. It is a unhealthy look in each respect. From showboating to no strolling. Wow.
The scores are in…
Steve Grey scored it 58-57 to Ben Whittaker whereas Kieran McCann had it 58-57 in favour of Liam Cameron. The third choose, Mark Bates, went for a 58-58. It ends as a technical choice break up draw!
18:38:03
Rope-a-dope dust-up
Whittaker’s gloves and footwear come off. It’s not carrying on. A totally surprising ending as we go to the scorecards. That may be a actual disgrace because it was simply getting going.
18:34:44
Weird scenes in Saudi
Whittaker threatened with a degree deduction in spherical 5 by referee Victor Loughlin for low blow offences. Whittaker is delivery just a few photographs. A lot of them are coming from far out and nonetheless touchdown.
Weird scenes on the finish of the spherical as they wrestle one another over the ropes. Was it a push or a pull?
18:26:06
Liam Cameron utilizing his expertise
Liam Cameron’s nook is vocal, as traditional. A number of encouragement for the underdog as he covers the top and soaks up photographs to the torso.
“Benjamin, Benjamin,” repeats the nook, attempting to get their man’s consideration. Cameron’s photographs are getting a little bit of consideration too. Fascinating check this for Whittaker.
18:17:59
Cannonball or cannon fodder?
Tucking up, Cameron already has a reddened nostril as Whittaker jabs excessive and whips the photographs into the physique. It is a good optimistic begin from Whittaker.
Liam Cameron will most likely be able to let just a few early rounds slide so he can get into the second half of the combat. Whittaker appears to be like actually sharp, as anticipated. “Good begin,” says Whittaker’s coach.
18:11:37
Ben Whittaker takes to the stage
Subsequent up right here, we’ve got Ben Whittaker trying to placed on a present towards Sheffield’s Liam Cameron. Whittaker is in nice bodily situation. Cameron gave Lyndon Arthur a very good argument final trip on Channel 5. He was a very good fighter again within the day, however how a lot of that kind can he drag up tonight?
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17:58:52
Disciplined debut win for Alakel
And that’s the second combat within the books. ‘Mighty’ Mohammed Alakel is awarded each spherical from the judges: 40-36 on all three playing cards. No doubting the winner. Gonzalez loved himself as properly, which is the primary factor.
17:52:36
Mohammed Alakel exhibiting some strikes
Alakel is tall and rangy, dipping out and in, hitting the smaller Gonzalez with photographs from each palms, particularly the overhand proper. Appears to be like first rate as far as we transfer out of the third spherical. Greater exams will come, after all. Gonzalez tried to wing in just a few photographs so he doesn’t change into a mere survivor.
17:41:24
Alakel making his skilled boxing debut
No messing about right here, simply how I prefer it. Jesus Gonzalez, 21, from Colombia is up towards in style Saudi debutant Mohammed Alakel, educated by Joe Gallagher. Referee Kieran McCann has been busy thus far. That is his second task of the night.
17:36:51
Marco Maric wins his debut
All 4 judges scored in favour of Maric, 40-36 throughout the board. Manny Robles was in Maric’s nook. He spent the 4 rounds coming ahead with intent, transferring the shoulders and head properly, however his photographs have been fairly sluggish.
Flores did what he was anticipated to do. Who is aware of what’s going to change into of Maric?
17:15:12
Debutant Maric trying imply
Steve right here taking issues from the beginning till Declan joins us somewhat later. Marco Maric is within the ring and we’re about to get issues rumbling in Riyadh. Maric has “I’m No person” on his package and, to be honest, I didn’t know a lot about him earlier than this combat with Christian Lopez Flores. Kieran McCann is the referee, four-threes at super-welterweight.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Stay Updates & Outcomes
The ready is sort of over as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol put each belt that issues on the road tonight in Riyadh. Who will likely be topped the light-heavyweight undisputed king?
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 11: Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol face off forward of the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Mild Heavyweight titles’ combat between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol throughout the weigh-in as a part of the Riyadh Season – IV Crown Showdown at The Venue on October 11, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Picture by Richard Pelham/Getty Pictures)
The place are you able to watch Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol?
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Who’s on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard?
12 x 3 minutes – IBF, WBO, WBC and WBA light-heavyweight world titles
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
12 x 3 minutes – IBF cruiserweight title
Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey
12 x 3 minutes – British heavyweight title
Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke
12 x 3 minutes – IBO middleweight title
Chris Eubank Jr vs. Kamil Szeremeta
10 x 3 minutes – light-heavyweight contest
Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron
10 x 2 minutes – WBC featherweight title
Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman
4 x 3 minutes – super-featherweight contest
Mohammed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez
4 x 3 minutes – super-welterweight contest
Marco Maric vs. Christian Flores
